Inner Peace

Our thoughts, ideas and beliefs, are shaped by what we see, hear or read. Parents, family, friends, television, newspapers, and the books we read, have much to do with the way we think. Usually, the information that enters the minds is accepted as it is, without thinking, judgment or

There is no need to extol the importance of inner peace. It is well-known that it is of great importance in everyone’s life. Everyone, now and then, finds himself in a situation that requires inner peace. These are the times when the emotions rise up, when there are anxieties, w

What Is Inner Peace? It is a state of being mentally and emotionally at peace, in one’s day-to-day life, in times when everything moves smoothly, and also when there are problems, difficulties or obstacles. It is the opposite of being stressed or anxious. It is a state of inner

All spiritual traditions speak about letting go. They might not use these exact words. Lack of attachment, non-involvement, emotional detachment, are just a few of the terms that mean letting go. What is the meaning of letting go? It means letting go of painful memories and painful th

We enjoy inner peace and feel happy and satisfied when life flows smoothly, and we have good relationships, good health, a good job and a good financial situation. We are usually at peace when there is nothing to worry about, no tension and no need to hurry. Everyday life it isn’

Freedom from the compulsion of constant and endless thinking is real freedom. Your mind thinks from the moment you wake up in the morning, until you fall asleep at night. It gives you no moment of rest. It creates thoughts, and also receives thoughts from the world around you. This ha

Do you sometimes, on certain occasions, experience a state of inner peace, when the thinking process stops, and you feel happy, satisfied and free? You certainly had such experiences. They usually happen when a problem is solved, when a goal is achieved, or while looking at a beautifu

There is a bookstore in London, which I always enjoy visiting. It is called Watkins Books. It is situated near Leicester Square, at 19-21 Cecil Court, Charing Cross Road. On each visit to London, I visit Watkins books, spending time browsing, reading, and of course, buying a few books

Nobody desires problems, difficulties or obstacles, but yet, though it might seem strange, people prefer them to inner peace. There is desire for peace and freedom from everyday problems, yet, there is fear that inner peace might take away the feeling of being alive and active, and ma

Peace begins in the mind. If you want to live peacefully you have to start working on calming the restlessness of your mind. There are various techniques to do so, and meditation is one of them. People subconsciously long for peace, so why do they fight each other? Why are there alway